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P642 SCW

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,423 mi
Last recorded72,423 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 SCW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 66,404 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

radiator corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,634 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking.

slight coolant leak rad finns corroded.

Fail 29 May 2013 63,634 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking.

slight coolant leak rad finns corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes binding slighly

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,072 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,363 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,232 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,919 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 39,722 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 35,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,809 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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P642 SCW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P642 SCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P642 SCW registered?

P642 SCW is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P642 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 SCW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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